Almir vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Almir

Boy #5,746 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, noble ruler"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Bosnian Arabic South Slavic Turkish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,746
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Al, Mir

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Almir Rank #5,746
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5746 for Almir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Almir ___

  • Almir Hassan
  • Almir Edin
  • Almir Ibrahim
  • Almir Kemal
  • Almir Ismail
  • Almir Tarik

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Almir

Emir Mirza Elmir Selma Amira

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Almir or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Almir at #5746 in the United States.

What do Almir and James mean?

Almir means "prince, noble ruler" (Arabic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Almir and James boy or girl names?

Almir is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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